Paddystinian

English

Etymology

Paddy (“derogatory term for an Irish person”) +‎ Palestinian. Originally coined as an insult by supporters of Israel in December 2024, later adopted by Irish supporters of Palestine as a term for themselves.

Noun

Paddystinian (plural Paddystinians)

  1. (slang, derogatory) an Irish person who supports Palestine.
    "Paddystinian": How slur became badge of Irish pro-Gaza solidarity - AlMayadeen.net
    Irish pro-Palestine activists embrace "Paddystinian" term as badge of honour - The Guardian
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